Atherton, Queensland

Atherton is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Atherton had a population of 7,331 people.

Atherton
Queensland
The main street of Atherton
Atherton
Coordinates17.2658°S 145.4780°E / -17.2658; 145.4780 (Atherton (town centre))
Population7,331 (2016 census)
 • Density77.91/km2 (201.78/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4883
Elevation752 m (2,467 ft)
Area94.1 km2 (36.3 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 80 km (50 mi) SW of Cairns
  • 351 km (218 mi) NNW of Townsville
  • 1,703 km (1,058 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)Tablelands Region
State electorate(s)Hill
Federal division(s)Kennedy
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
25.6 °C
78 °F
15.3 °C
60 °F
1,387 mm
54.6 in
Localities around Atherton:
Watsonville Tolga Kairi
Watsonville Atherton East Barron
Carrington Wongabel East Barron
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